FM #441 Jen Delmore - Conservation Agent - 01/13/21 (audio)

FM #441 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 441 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Conservation Agent Jen Delmore. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jen Delmore.

Audio file =  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe003ca7-7e2a-456f-baf2-b9facd1bba62

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Conservation Forms  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/filing-instructions-forms-and-fees

DelCarte Reports and Plan  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/delcarte-conservation-area

Conservation Home owners 101  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/homeowners-101

Conservation Regulations and bylaws  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/regulations-and-bylaws  

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DelCarte, on a January morning 2020

Reminder: Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates - application deadline, Sunday - Jan 24, 2021

The Town of Franklin seeks interested residents who wish to be a member of the inaugural Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The Town voted overwhelmingly to approve the adoption of the Community Preservation Act at the November 2020 election. The Town Council established a Community Preservation Committee(CPC) in December and is seeking applicants for the four At-Large seats. 

We have opened the application period for the four (4) At-Large resident vacancies. If interested, please fill out the form and required information below. Resumes are optional but preferred and helpful. Application period: Monday, January 4, 2021, through Sunday, January 24, 2021.

If you are interested in serving please apply here:
http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

The new Town bylaw can be found here:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/signed_cpc_bylaw_20-864.pdf

For more information on Community Preservation visit the town website, which will continue to evolve as the program gets active:
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/cpc_vacancy...

Shared from the Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/community-preservation-committee-seeks-large-candidates

 

Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates

 

"the early closure business order and the stay at home advisory will be lifted"

 

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER, citing positive trends in COVID-19 data, said that starting Monday he plans to lift a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. stay-at-home advisory and a curfew that left many businesses shuttering at 9:30 p.m. over the past 2 ½ months. 

Vaccines are reaching residents. Positive case rates and hospitalizations have stabilized. Those trends are moving in the right direction,” Baker said at a State House press conference on Thursday. “As a result, we believe it’s OK and it’s time to start a gradual easing of some of the restrictions we put in place in the fall.”

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health/baker-sees-some-promising-covid-signs/

 

Boston Globe coverage (subscription may be required):  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/21/metro/baker-announces-stay-home-advisory-early-closure-orders-will-end-monday/

 

Direct video link to Gov Baker's press conference Thursday:  https://youtu.be/broVNPR3E7I

Sunrise Montessori School: Open House - Preschool & Kindergarten - Jan 23

Sunrise Montessori School is hosting an in-person Open House for our Preschool & Kindergarten programs. 

Families are welcome to tour the school, speak with our teachers and learn more about Montessori education. 

Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. No RSVP is necessary, but you may call Andrea Rossick, Head of School, at 508-541-8010 if you have any questions. 

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

When: Jan 23, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Check out Sunrise online: http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/
or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sunrisemontessori 

Sunrise Montessori School: Open House - Preschool & Kindergarten - Jan 23

Milford Daily News: "Man indicted in fatal Franklin shooting pleads not guilty"

"Prosecutors said when one witness yelled for the mother of DeAndre Scott's child to call 911, Marcus Thibodeau, 26, left the living room and said, "What was I supposed to do, he came at me."

Read the full article via @milforddaily  at  https://t.co/prRv3xdEaC 

Franklin Resident Awarded the Carol A. Pizzi Scholarship

Declan Lynch, a recent graduate of Franklin High School, has been awarded the Carol A. Pizzi Scholarship by the Franklin Democratic Town Committee.

An Eagle Scout from Franklin, Declan and members of his troop recently completed a registry for Franklin’s Union Street Cemetery. He logged in more than 170 hours to make this project possible. Declan is also an active member of the Best Buddy program and has competed in many Special Olympic events.  He now proudly serves on the Best Buddy board. 

“To go from being coached in the pool to coaching younger children with disabilities is pretty cool. And to be able to represent kids with learning disabilities on the Best Buddies Board is quite an honor.”- Declan Lynch

Declan also volunteers his time every Friday at the Magnolia Heights Retirement Community where he plays games with the residents and enjoys bringing smiles to their faces. 

Declan Lynch

This fall, Declan began his first year at Dean College as part of the Arch Program and will use the $1,000 scholarship to assist with tuition and school supplies. The Franklin Democratic Town Committee is thrilled to honor this extraordinary young man with this scholarship award and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors. 

“Declan’s character, commitment to success, determination in spite of challenges, and tremendously positive approach to all things will make him a success wherever he may go.”- D. Soulard, Guidance Counselor at Franklin High School

The Carol A. Pizzi scholarship is named after beloved Franklin resident Carol A. (O’Connor) Pizzi who passed away in 2010. Carol was a real estate agent in town and a passionate member of the town’s Democratic committee. If you would like to learn more and/or contribute to this scholarship fund, please visit www.franklindemocrats.com.  

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - "Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!

Good Afternoon,

I am writing to you today to share our upcoming fundraiser flyer with you and ask that you kindly share it via email and other, with everyone you know and encourage them to check it out! This is our very first virtual event, so this means anyone from around the globe can participate. All purchased art is framed and will be shipped to the home address, FREE within the U.S.!

In addition, we encourage folks to support local businesses by pre-ordering their custom Valentine Date Basket by February 5^th  for only $50. Each basket will include: A personalized Valentine, Wine or Bubbles; Chocolates & Cheeses all sourced & delivered locally by February 12. Just in time to enjoy it along with the live simulcast Virtual Art Auction that will start promptly at 8 PM EST!

Due to Covid-19, our Rotary Club of Franklin MA has struggled to provide our annual awards and community service projects. This event will support the our Rotary Club scholarship and leadership awards, as well as, the many service projects for the elderly and underserved in our area planned for 2021.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly and I thank you in advance for your support!

Diane M. Padula

Rotary Club of Franklin MA, Fundraiser Chair

padularotary@gmail.com

508-284-9598

• Pre-order baskets by Feb 5

Support local businesses by pre-ordering our custom Valentine Date Basket by February 5th  for only $50. 

Each basket will include: A personalized Valentine, Wine or Bubbles; Chocolates & Cheeses all sourced & delivered locally by February 12.  

 

Purchase through this link = https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689/Event/say-it-with-art

• Virtual Live Auction - Feb 12 - 8 PM

Pre-register, PreBid and Preview: Wed., February 10 @ 10 AM, EST, Thru Fri, February 12th

Live Simulcast Auction w/ Auctioneer, February 12 @ 8 PM EST

Just in time to enjoy it along with the live simulcast Virtual Art Auction that will start promptly at 8pm EST!  Just login to https://bid.marlinart.com/.

Link for QR code = https://qrs.ly/ywc7wy0

"Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!